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Hinochan(ひのちゃん)
Maruchan( まるちゃん)
Hinomarukun( ひのまるくん)![]()
This name is also used as a surname: 
Hinomaru
										
In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. The more variations of kanji a name has, the more common it is in Japan. Conversely, a name with very few kanji variations is considered unique and rare. Below are the kanji variations for "Hinomaru," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
日 means "sun, day, Japan."
Daytime - The time when the sun is out.
Day - A full 24-hour period.
Everyday - Every day.
Abbreviation Of Japan - The abbreviation of Japan.
Sunday - One of the seven days of the week.
の is hiragana, which is phonetic but without meaning.
丸 means "circle, round, perfection."
Round, Circular, Spherical - Describes something that is round or circular in shape.
Completely, Entirely - Describes something that is complete or entire.
Ball, Sphere - Describes a ball or sphere, such as a cannonball or an arrow.
Used As A Suffix - Used as a suffix to names of people or ships.
Round, Circular - Describes something that is round or circular in shape, which can be a symbol of completeness and perfection.
Completely, Entirely - Describes something that is complete or entire, which can be a symbol of completeness and perfection.
Ball, Sphere - Describes a ball or sphere, which can be a symbol of completeness and perfection.
火 means "fire."
Fire - The light and heat produced when something burns.
Light - A source of illumination.
Burning - To set fire to, to ignite, to consume by fire.
Hurrying - To move quickly, to rush, to be imminent.
Element - One of the five elements, south in direction, red in color.
Tuesday - One of the seven days of the week.
Fire - Symbolizing passion, energy, and strength.
Light - Symbolizing hope, guidance, and enlightenment.
Burning - Symbolizing intensity, ambition, and determination.
Hurrying - Symbolizing speed, agility, and quickness.
Element - Symbolizing balance, harmony, and unity.
Tuesday - Symbolizing creativity, productivity, and progress.
丿 means "right-to-left bend, left sweep."
丸 means "circle, round, perfection."
Round, Circular, Spherical - Describes something that is round or circular in shape.
Completely, Entirely - Describes something that is complete or entire.
Ball, Sphere - Describes a ball or sphere, such as a cannonball or an arrow.
Used As A Suffix - Used as a suffix to names of people or ships.
Round, Circular - Describes something that is round or circular in shape, which can be a symbol of completeness and perfection.
Completely, Entirely - Describes something that is complete or entire, which can be a symbol of completeness and perfection.
Ball, Sphere - Describes a ball or sphere, which can be a symbol of completeness and perfection.
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What is Hiragana?
Hiragana is one of the two Japanese syllabaries. Each character represents a sound (mora), not a meaning. It is used for native words, grammatical particles, verb/adjective endings (okurigana), and to show pronunciation above kanji (furigana). It developed from cursive forms of kanji.
What is Katakana?
Katakana is one of the two Japanese syllabaries. Each character represents a sound (mora), not a meaning. It is mainly used to write foreign words and names, loanwords, onomatopoeia, and for emphasis.
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Japanese-Style Nicknames
In Japan, nicknames are used to express familiarity and affection. Typical features include:
Shortened forms: Names are often shortened for closeness, e.g., “Yuki” from “Yukiko” or “Taka” from “Takashi”.
Suffixes: Terms like “-chan” (often for girls, also for young children) and “-kun” (often for boys) are used among family and close friends. Among very close adults, “-chan” may still be used. More details
Use & context: Nicknames are informal—common among friends, family, or close colleagues—and are not suitable for formal or professional settings. Their use implies a certain degree of intimacy.
Long vowels: The long vowel mark “chōonpu” (ー) extends the preceding vowel. For example, “あーちゃん” (A-chan) lengthens the “あ” sound.
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